Exploring the Renaissance Era

What does the word "renaissance" mean in French?

• Revolution

• Rebirth

• Revival

• Renewal

Which city is considered the birthplace of the Renaissance?

• Rome

• Paris

• Florence

• Venice

Who was the explorer that sailed across the ocean in search of new lands during the Renaissance?

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Marco Polo

• Christopher Columbus

• Vasco da Gama

Which scholar developed new political theories during the Renaissance?

• Thomas More

• Niccolò Machiavelli

• John Locke

• Jean-Jacques Rousseau

Who challenged the power of the Catholic Church during the Renaissance?

• John Calvin

• Martin Luther

• Henry VIII

• Ignatius of Loyola

Which scientist gave us a deeper understanding of the universe during the Renaissance?

• Isaac Newton

• Albert Einstein

• Galileo Galilei

• Johannes Kepler

Which artist is known for creating innovative techniques and methods of painting during the Renaissance?

• Vincent van Gogh

• Pablo Picasso

• Leonardo Da Vinci

• Claude Monet

Which of the following artists was a contemporary of Leonardo Da Vinci and also known for his work during the Renaissance?

• Raphael

• Michelangelo

• Rembrandt

• Caravaggio

Before the Renaissance, artists were primarily commissioned by which institution?

• The monarchy

• The Catholic Church

• Wealthy merchants

• Universities

Which of the following countries was NOT mentioned as having produced important Renaissance art?

• Spain

• England

• France

• The Netherlands